The TÜV Association regularly publishes positions and statements on current legislative projects on a national and European level. Here you can find an overview.
11.09.2024 // Position Paper
MDR and IVDR: End regulatory overload, maintain high protection level
... Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR) and Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR) came into force on 26 May 2017 and replaced the three directives (MDD, ...
#eu single market#ai#medical products
19.10.2023 // Position Paper
EU Commission proposal for a Toy Safety Regulation
... The main objective of the Toy Safety Directive is to ensure a high level of safety with a view to ensuring the health and safety of children. Looking at the notifications in the Safety Gate for ...
#position#product safety#toys
10.10.2023 // Position Paper
Cyber Resilience Act trilogue negotiations
... The EU Commission published its proposal for the Cyber Resilience Act in September 2022. After in-depth negotiations, the Council and the EU Parliament defined their respective positions in July and ...
#position#cybersecurity
27.07.2023 // Position Paper
Verification of sustainability reports
... With the CSRD, sustainability reporting will be placed on the same level as financial reporting. Companies will be obliged to publish detailed information on sustainability aspects and to have these ...
#position#sustainability
27.07.2023 // Position Paper
EU Commission Proposal for a Directive on substantiation and communication of explicit environmental claims
... The European Green Deal sets out Europe’s intention to become a world leader in the circular economy and make Europe a climate neutral continent by 2050. The new Circular Economy Action Plan ...
#position
20.07.2023 // Position Paper
Recommendations for the AI Act trilogue negotiations
... With the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), the European Union aims to become a pioneer in the regulation of AI. The aim is to enable the trustworthy and safe use of AI systems and to ensure the ...
#position#ai
06.07.2023 // Position Paper
EU Commission Proposal for a Critical Raw Materials Act
... A secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials is key for a successful green and digital transition of the European Union. In addition, it is paramount in strengthening EU resilience and ...
#position#sustainability#supply chains![TÜV Assocciation supports EU Commission Proposal for "Right to Repair"](/fileadmin/_processed_/5/0/csm_kilian-seiler-PZLgTUAhxMM-unsplash_b2eaecdb09.jpg "TÜV Assocciation supports EU Commission Proposal for "Right to Repair"")
31.05.2023 // Position Paper
TÜV Assocciation supports EU Commission Proposal for "Right to Repair"
... Re-thinking the way we produce and consume products represents a crucial driver for the transition to a circular economy. Over the last decades, replacement has often been prioritised over repair ...
#position#sustainability#products
31.05.2023 // Position Paper
Statement on the EU-Commission’s Regulation for Non Road Mobile Machinery
... The proposed EU-Commission's Regulation to streamline the use of non-road mobile machinery on public roads is welcomed by TÜV-Verband, DEKRA, SGS and GTÜ. However, the effectiveness of the EU-wide ...
#position#emissions#roadsafety#mobility#vehicle type approval
15.12.2022 // Position Paper
Emission standards also apply for electric vehicles
... With the proposal for a new Euro 7/VII emission standard presented on 10 November 2022, the EU Commission has set an important milestone. The proposal is an important step towards achieving ...
#position#emissions#emissions test#mobility